Fraxi Queen of the Forest
by Asylon Theatretheatre, children-and-family
Discover the cycles of nature in this touching story about Fraxi the ash tree and her friends in the forest.
about the production
Home provider, playmate, and oxygen producer, Fraxi the ash tree is a guardian (and BFF!) to all woodland creatures. As the seasons change and new experiences beckon, Fraxi's friends learn to embrace change as a part of life. When tragedy strikes and Fraxi is infected with ash-dieback, her childhood friend Woody must choose how to save the forest. A triumph of whimsical physical theatre with a touching story about people, trees, and resilience. Debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015.
about the artist
Edinburgh-based Asylon Theatre celebrate diversity through multicultural theatre and international collaborations.
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stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 0 metres
depth: 5 metres
3 washes and 2 profiles
AV with speakers
Sound operated from laptop
Families with children aged 7-12. Fun and playful interactive story for young audiences with some scientific content and emotionally sensitive episodes suitable for older age group.
Not only does this surprising topic make a compelling drama, it holds its young audience absolutely captivated.
RECOMMENDED SHOW. Intelligent, thoughtful, thoroughly researched and relevant, with beautiful costumes and first class performances.
The four performers present the story in compelling, vibrantly physical style, with wonderful DIY costumes.
Free hour-long workshop after the performance. Spaces limited to 16 people.
£850 + travel and accommodation (if needed). This price includes free hour-long workshop with the possibility of a performance of a second play currently in development. Price is negotiable.
